Logistics Operative

Job Description

Job title: Logistics Operative

Company: Manpower

Job description: Logistics Operative

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! One thing we know for sure – this last year has shown us that when we combine our brand with the talent of Cadent employees, we create something special. We’ve got a clear roadmap that will both drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving their net zero target by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping/creating a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers who we put at the heart of everything we do.

The opportunity

Working as a Logistics Operative you can be sure that no two days will ever be the same. This is a high paced role which requires quick thinking and exceptional organisational skills.

Key accountabilities

• Working as part of a logistics team and assisting the Site Management team
• You’ll be responsible for picking, receiving and managing materials within the supply chain
• The warehouse operative will work in a effective and compliant operation across all responsible activities and ensure adherence to all legal, operational and SHE procedures
• You must have good communicative skills both verbally and in written form, showing a good level of numeracy and verbal reasoning
• Organise own work in order to meet agreed timescales and deadlines
• Carry out all work associated with Issue and receipt of materials, plant, tools, equipment and road traffic signs and barriers, via a warehouse management system
• Undertake the verification of stock levels as required
• First point of contact for customer queries and requests. Ability to identify and satisfy internal and external customer needs and work in partnership with customers
• Can marshal loads for dispatch and load vehicles safely and effectively
• Control of process for non- stock & PPE items
• Operate and use mobile plant, mechanical lifting and handling equipment and other equipment properly and safely; ensuring that they are correctly checked, maintained and stored
• Ensure housekeeping and 5s is carried out at stores. Embrace and aim to add value and continuously improve both processes and the overall operation
• Assist and support the Site Management team where necessary, with a view to tactical absence cover
• Working to site & contract specific SHESQ policies and procedures
• Daily, Weekly and monthly reporting non-compliance / site checks to line management
• Undertake routine updating of the warehouse management system
• Site waste management
• On request assist and participate in standby/ call out arrangements and roving stores duties.

What You’ll Bring

We operate throughout the entire year to ensure we are meeting the needs to those who rely on us the most…. our Customers. To operate at our best, we look to employ the best, so we would love to hear from you if you have:

• FLT licence
• An understanding of SHE’s policies relating to Logistics activities
• Telehandler/ Combi Lift/ VNA licence
• 2 years experienced within a similar stores/warehouse environment (Desirable)
• To be trained to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in distribution and warehousing, with a desire to progress to NVQ level 3 (Desirable)
• Hold current driving licence (Desirable). Practical Experience:
• Must have a strong reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Computer literate
• Always committed to safety – Acting safely and encouraging others to do the same
• Personal impact – Being able to communicate with others effectively
• Working together – Building effective working relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders
• Openness to change – Accepting the need for change and helping others through new challenges
• Continuous improvement mindset Behavioural
• Drive MHE in a safe and efficient manner
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Experience of working in a similar role Work on own initiative, proactive approach and can-do attitude. Right first-time mindset.
• Keeping the stores / yard to a high standard of cleanliness and tidy
• Must be able to work within large teams.
• A knowledge of good practice relating to Health and Safety Regulations
• Pre-shift checks & fault reporting of MHE
• Hazard reporting and safety conversation competent
• Computer literate and familiar with Warehouse management systems.

For Being at Your Best We Offer:

• 25 days holiday, statutory days, option to buy too
• Pension Scheme – double match up to 12%
• Flex Benefits including; cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurances and healthcare packages
• My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
• Support with financial wellbeing
• Access to our Occupational Health Services

Be Yourself

Cadent embraces Diversity and Inclusion. We celebrate what makes us different, as well as what we have in common. This enables us to work better as one team shaping a dynamic, innovative and inclusive culture. Our employee communities support us in keeping our employees engaged and motivated and through our partnerships and covenants we ensure our workforce reflects our communities in all their diversity.

Expected salary: £12.3 per hour

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Job date: Fri, 29 Dec 2023 04:48:40 GMT

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